Redshift extract function extracts the sub field represented by units from the date/time value, interval, or duration specified for column. This function is equivalent to Redshift date_part() function. Page Contents Introduction to String Functions Amazon Redshift Extract Function Redshift Extract Function Datepart or Timepart and Abbreviations Amazon Redshift Extract Function Examples Benefits of Extract Function in Amazon Redshift Conclusion Introduction to String Functions The extract function is very useful when you are working with different heterogeneous data sources. You may have requirement to extract part of timestamp values and pass it to an…

Amazon Redshift supports interval types in the same way as other postgreSQL databases such as Netezza, Vertica, Oracle, etc. It accepts interval syntax with unit specifications. You have to specify the units along withe interval value. In this article we will check Redshift interval data types and conversion Examples. Redshift Interval Data Types Use an interval literal to identify specific periods of time, such as 10 hours or 6 days. You can use these interval literals in conditions and calculations that involve date-time expressions. Redshift accepts the interval syntax, but…

In a database management system, sequence is a named object in an individual database, that can provide the unique value when get next value method. Usually, sequences are used to generate unique numbers that can be used as surrogate key value, for example, you can use that surrogate key as a primary key values. Redshift does not support sequences. But, however, there are alternative methods. In this article, we will check Redshift sequence alternative methods with some examples. Page Contents Introduction to Amazon Redshift What are Sequence in SQL? Benefits…

Redshift Explain plan Command is used to get information or cost on individual operations required to execute given query. This command provides information on join operations, aggregate functions, etc. It provides information on how your query would be executed on Redshift under current condition. In this article, we will very how Redshift explain command works with an example. Page Content Introduction to Redshift Amazon Redshift Explain Command Redshift Explain Command Syntax Redshift Explain Command Example Redshift Explain Output Operators Benefits of Redshift explain plan Command Conclusion Introduction to Redshift Amazon…